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SV56 OEL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,389 mi
Last recorded175,389 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 OEL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 175,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 158,598 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light staying on.

Fail 8 May 2019 158,597 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light staying on.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 150,144 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 150,133 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Brake pad warning lamp on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 133,793 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd catch stiff (8.4.2)

Central Exhaust bracket rusted off.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 133,793 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd catch stiff (8.4.2)

Central Exhaust bracket rusted off.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,626 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 118,625 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 103,357 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S rear backplate insecure.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 85,937 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 71,956 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,680 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,752 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,215 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,540 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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SV56 OEL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV56 OEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SV56 OEL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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